New molecule weakens glioblastoma and enhances immune response
A team of researchers from Brown University Health and Brown University has uncovered an important clue in the…
Exploring water content in cells: A new measurement method
In this interview, News Medical-Life Sciences speaks with Teemu Miettinen, cell biologist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology,…
Scientists find unexpected immune pathways for mRNA cancer vaccines
The advent of mRNA vaccines against SARS-CoV-2 in 2020 changed the course of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the…
Hidden viral reservoirs in tonsils may explain school-year respiratory outbreaks
A study conducted at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil reveals that tissues such as the…
AI-designed peptides break through the outer defenses of MRSA bacteria
A newly-designed AI-powered tool is effective in developing treatments to attack antibiotic-resistant bacteria by breaking down their outer…
Scientists link poor sleep to decreased chemotherapy response via the gut
Sleep deprivation has long been known to weaken the immune system. Now UF Health Cancer Institute researchers have…
New research reveals how bacteria “selflessly” share DNA through GTAs
Research has shed important new light on the enemies-turned-allies that allow bacteria to exchange genes, including those linked to antimicrobial resistance (AMR). …
New flu vaccine approach targets multiple virus strains
Doctors recommend getting your flu shot annually, since the specific influenza strain it targets varies from year to year.…
Mitochondrial activity keeps dendritic cells ready to fight disease
Researchers at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) show that active mitochondria maintain dendritic cells,…
Study finds long COVID leaves a distinct immune signature in the blood
Blood tests revealed protein patterns tied to long COVID months after infection, while booster shots did not appear…
A Single Sauna Session Causes White Blood Cell Mobilization
A new study shows that hitting a sauna for 30 minutes causes a transient spike in the number…
Autoimmune diseases may start in the gut: Early signs your immune system is turning against you and what you can do to restore balance
Your body often speaks in quiet tones—fatigue and bloating can hint at an underlying immune imbalance that starts…